Building Repositioning, Revitalize, RENEW

At the cornerstone of GGA’s architecture practice is building renovations, repositioning through renovations, modernizations and basic renewing of older assets. Our team is dedicated to meeting—and exceeding—our clients’ business and financial objectives. Our design solutions focus on an economical, practical approach through design excellence using creativity, innovation, building system integration and sustainability (LEED) to achieve superior results for our clients.

With pressure on owners to maintain tenancy, maintain or increase rents and lower operating costs, building repositioning is more important than ever. A well planned and executed repositioning strategy is imperative to make older building assets stand out from the crowd and compete with new Class-A buildings.

Repositioning can take on many forms, from a simple cosmetic approach to major modernizations and renovations including new facades, building systems and building cores. With each project, multiple factors determine the best strategy, but ultimately, you as the owner want to make improvements that will provide the maximum return on your investment.

Planning for a repositioning requires early consultation and collaboration among numerous players including owners, asset managers, leasing/facility managers, brokers, architects, engineers and contractors. The objective, to maximize the value of your building, is to analyze the market and your competition, identify key demographics, develop concept choices, estimate improvement costs and plan a quality return on investment. With the right balance of improvements, your building can greatly increase its ROI and yield excellent investor results.

From the outset it is critical to understand the building’s current condition and constraints. As architects, we look at opportunities related to zoning, code, ADA, building systems condition, roof, exterior wall, energy efficiency, amenities and, of course, curb appeal. Today’s tenants are more informed than ever before about real estate issues and it is important to focus on their needs. Opportunities reveal themselves when we begin to understand market issues and solve building challenges. Areas of opportunity in building repositioning most often include the following elements:

Capture Unused FAR / Increase Rentable SF
Improve Building Systems and Controls / Higher Energy Efficiency
ADA and Code Compliance
Meet Sustainability (LEED) Goals
Increase Street Presence and Design Appeal
Maximize Space and Layout Efficiency
Provide New or Updated Building Amenities

GGA Building Repositioning Services
Existing Building Analysis
Zoning and Code Analysis
BOMA Calculations
Entitlement Process
Concept Design
3D Visualizations
Cost Estimates
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documentation
Construction Administration
Facility Management Services
Record Drawings